Origin
China, Pakistan
USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Madagascar
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Greenish
Streak
gray
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For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.85-3.943.15-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
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Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
1,2 prismatic
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiAlSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
Distinct trichroism: yellow green green blue greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.657-1.681
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0200.014-0.016
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0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports healthy digestion and metabolism
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Eases stomach and digestive issues
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
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Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Love